STEERING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE FOR THE DISABLED
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a control system comprising at least one unit for operating the steering or navigation of a mobile assistive device for disabled persons, wherein said control system is adapted to be connectable to an existing assistive device for disabled persons.
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12. A steering and control system, wherein said system is adapted to be connected to a mobile assistive device for disabled persons, such as a wheelchair or another mobile platform, in such a way that electronic transfer of information can take place between said steering and control system and said assistive device for disabled persons, wherein said system comprises:
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a control unit for eye control, said control unit for eye control comprising means for detecting a gaze point of a user; at least one display provided with at least one symbol field; and interpreting means for interpreting a position of the measured gaze point within a symbol field as an instruction to the control system, wherein the system is also designed to be adaptable to different control routines. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An assistive device for disabled persons, such as a wheelchair or another mobile platform, for transportation of at least one user, wherein said assistive device for disabled persons is equipped with at least one steering and control system, wherein said system is adapted to be connected to a mobile assistive device for disabled persons, such as a wheelchair or another mobile platform, in such a way that electronic transfer of information can take place between said steering and control system and said assistive device for disabled persons, wherein said system comprises:
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a control unit for eye control, said control unit for eye control comprising means for detecting a gaze point of a user; at least one display provided with at least one symbol field; and interpreting means for interpreting a position of the measured gaze point within a symbol field as an instruction to the control system, wherein the system is also designed to be adaptable to different control routines.
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